Mother's fears and dreams 1967

Mariam Aslamazian painted "Mother's Fears and Dreams" with oil on canvas, capturing a timeless scene of maternal love. The image centers on a mother breastfeeding her child, a scene echoing the Madonna and Child motif found across centuries and cultures. This intimate act speaks to the universal themes of nurture and protection. A bowl of fruit sits beside them, a symbol of abundance and fertility that reminds us of similar imagery in classical art. The act of breastfeeding is seen across cultures, from ancient Egyptian depictions of Isis nursing Horus to Renaissance paintings of the Virgin Mary. In each instance, the image carries not only the literal act of feeding but also deeper layers of religious and cultural significance. Aslamazian taps into this deep well of human experience, prompting viewers to connect with the image on a profoundly emotional level. This reflects how archetypes persist, evolving yet retaining their primal power to evoke feelings of comfort, security, and hope.